Financial crimes

Crackdown in South-east Asia pushes scam networks to Sri Lanka

Indonesian police escort a group of online scam suspects from China, Japan and Taiwan.

Peru presidential candidate Sanchez accused of financial crimes after advancing to runoff

Left-wing presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez, who is expected to face right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori in a runoff in June, addresses the media in Lima, Peru, April 30, 2026. REUTERS/Angela Ponce

US issues alert to banks on IRGC efforts to evade sanctions

FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen at the United States Department of the Treasury headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

$3b money laundering case exposed gaps in S’pore’s corporate gatekeeping systems: FATF

Gold bars seized by police in the $3-billion money laundering case. The Financial Action Task Force said the case showed how attractive Singapore is to criminals.

Man charged over allegedly operating unlicensed money transfer business linked to over $38m

More than $314,000 in cash and 30 ATM cards were seized, among other items, during a raid of the operations on April 8.

2 men to be charged with providing illegal payment, remittance services involving over $38 million

More than $314,000 in cash and 30 ATM cards were seized, among other items, during a raid of the operations.

Former Thai temple abbot jailed 50 years over $79m embezzlement scandal linked to online gambling

Investigations revealed that former abbot Phra Dhammawachiranuwat has diverted temple and foundation funds for personal use between 2021 and 2024.

France court blocks extradition of ex-Tunisian president’s daughter

Accused money laundering leader extradited from Cambodia to China

Pope meets author urging investigation of Catholic group Opus Dei

FILE PHOTO: Pope Leo XIV leaves following the weekly general audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/File Photo

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